Sandwich Fire and Rescue seeks volunteers

Here is a preview of Bearcamp Valley Garden Club activities coming up in the next few months. Mark your calendars now this is a fabulous line-up of spring programs! Details will be printed later.

FYI: The 2009 New Hampshire Orchid Show is in Nashua Feb. 13-15. For further info, the website is www.nhorchids.com.

Wednesday, March 4 at 2 p.m., a"Winter Cheer" Floral Arrangement Workshop will be held in the Moultonborough Public Library Program Room. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m. an "Art in Bloom Roadshow" Power Point lecture and floral demonstration will be held in the Moultonborough Public Library Program Room. (Please note this is a change of program, date, and location from the BCVGC Booklet.)Wednesday, May 27 at noon, the BCVGC will hold it's Annual Meeting and Luncheon at a location to be announced.

Sandwich Citizen's Housing

Sandwich Citizens Housing is pleased to announce the launch of its website at www.sandwichcitizenshousing.org. You are invited to explore the group's progress to date in considering housing opportunities intended to assure that Sandwich remains a vibrant and sustainable community. Your comments and feedback are welcome.

Congregate Meals

Here we are in the middle of cold old winter! Why not come in out of the weather and join others in the community for a nice home-cooked meal. Congregate meals are held at noon in the Benz Center every Wednesday. Even if you are running a bit early or a tad bit late, you are welcome to join old friends and meet some new ones. All are welcome. Hope to see you next Wednesday.

Sandwich Business Group

All Sandwich business owners and Sandwich residents who own and operate businesses in the area are invited to become part of the Sandwich Business Group.

More than 100 businesses have been identified in Sandwich and more than 60 of them can be found in the 2008 Discover Sandwich Brochure and on the group's website. For more information on Sandwich businesses visit www.discoversandwich.com. The cost of membership provides a tremendous value to business owners.

The Sandwich Business Group will have their next regular meeting on Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Mocha Rizing. The 2009 Discover Sandwich Brochure needs to be assembled and printed by early spring so the group needs input, suggestions, improvements and some ideas for a cover picture for the new season. Bring your ideas. All Sandwich businesses owners, large and small, are encouraged to attend. Marketing plans for 2009 will be discussed as will SBG involvement with Sandwich Winter Carnival (2/7/09), Valentine's Day Specials (2/14/09), and the Sandwich Sled Dog Races (2/21/09).

Sandwich Fire and Rescue Department Seeks Volunteers

This is a perfect opportunity to help your town by becoming a volunteer with the Sandwich Fire Rescue Department. They are seeking anyone 18 years and older to join the team. They train, educate, practice and drill all members, new and established in Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services. Most new members become a First Responder and Firefighter during their first year by completing the requirements of the NH Division of Fire Standards and Emergency Medical Services. They are a valuable asset in learning more about becoming a firefighter or EMT in New Hampshire. They can be contacted at www.nh.gov/safety. The number of the Sandwich Fire Department is 284-6264. Town News

The filing period for Town Offices opened on Jan 21 and continues through Friday. The following positions are open: 1 Selectman - 3 year term; 2 Library Trustees - 3 year term; 1 Trustee of Trust Funds - 3 year term; 1 Cemetery Trustee - 3 year term; 1 Sewer Commissioner - 3 year term.

Declarations of candidacy must be filed with the Town Clerk during her regular office hours, onday 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, the Town Clerk's office will be open from 3-5 p.m. on Jan. 30 to accept filings.

The Proposed 2009 Budget Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Ice Skating

Sandwich Recreation Director, Nancy Morton writes: The Frost Lot Ice Rink is in great shape! The following are times that are reserved for the following activities: Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. is the winter skate program for children in grades 1-6; Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon is Public Skating; Saturdays from12-4 pm is Hockey; Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon is Hockey; Sundays from 12-4 p.m. is Public Skating. All other times are open for public skating. Please note that there is no supervision at the rink and that this is "skate at your own risk". The Sandwich Rec. Department does, however, encourage the use of helmets, especially for children. Happy skating!

Winter Carnival Basketball

The Annual Winter Carnival 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. at Sandwich Central School. There are 4 Divisions: Adult Division for 17 years and up; Youth Division for 10 & under; Junior Division for 11-16 year olds; Family Division for 16 & under plus 1 Adult. This is a fun tournament and great for families, so spread the word to all your basketball friends! The registration fee is only $10 per team!! There can be up to 5 players on a team. Registration Forms can be downloaded on the Sandwich Board under "Files". Registration forms are due back no later than January 31st. If you have any questions, contact the Sandwich Rec Department at 284-6473.

ACT Winter Film Series

Arts Council of Tamworth is presenting a three-week three-film series beginning. The films will be shown on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth, and on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Library.

Next up, on Feb. 2 and 4, The Duchess is a costume drama as extravagant as the title character. Based on the life of Princess Diana's celebrated and scandalous ancestor Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, in late 18th-century England, the film traces doomed affairs, love triangles, political intrigue and more. The film, rated PG-13, run 109 minutes.

Completing the series on February 9 and 11, Brideshead Revisited — inspired by the best-selling Evelyn Waugh novel of the same name — is a riveting drama of love, power and betrayal, featuring stunning performances by Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (Best Actress, Howard's End, 1992) and Matthew Goode (The Lookout). When the charming aristocrat Sebastian invites Charles Ryder to his family's estate, Charles becomes seduced by the opulent lifestyle of the Marchmain family and by Julia, Sebastian's sister. As Charles and Julia's romance deepens, repercussions follow, and Charles discovers that at Brideshead, love, money and power come at a price. Brideshead Revisited, 133 minutes long, is rated PG-13. It's a spellbinding story you'll want to revisit again and again.

No set admission is charged; instead ACT suggests a donation of $3-4 per person, which helps the non-profit organization continue to offer eclectic and innovative films for public viewing. The film series is also made possible through the support of Winter Film Series sponsor Profile Subaru and season sponsor Silver Lake Home Center. For more information call the Cook Memorial Library at 323-8510, the Moultonborough Library at 476-8895, or ACT at 323-8104.

Benz Center

The Benz Center is available for all kinds of family and group functions. It is a big living room — seats about 60-with a great kitchen, fireplace, bathrooms, and a coat closet. It is perfect for your winter gatherings. Call the Benz Center at 284-7211 or David Blackshear at dmblkshrtogether.net to schedule your event.

The Community Food Center

Need for nutritious food continues year round. Donations of non perishable items may be left at either of the churches. For more information, call Susan Davies at 284-7413 or Jennifer Wright at 998-9460. All donations, including coupons, are most appreciated. Donations can also be left with Jennifer Wright in the Sandwich Selectman's Office. A dedicated committee does frequent pickups and transports the food to the local food bank Tamworth. So let's remember others when we do our grocery shopping.

Quaker Meeting

Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. the North Sandwich Friends gather at the Quaker Meetinghouse which is located at the convergence of Quaker-Whiteface, Brown Hill, and Stevenson Hill Roads about a half mile up the road from the Durgin Covered Bridge. Children are welcome and child care is provided.

Loon song Singer/ Songwriter Camp

A Loon Song Singer/Songwriter Camp will be held locally from June 7-11. If you are looking for a great music camp in a unique setting, an experience that you'll be talking about for years to come, then Loon Song Singer/Songwriter Camp is just for you. Workshops - Concerts - Networking - Fun - Private Instruction.

Loon Song Singer/Songwriter Camp is designed for all levels of ability, from beginners to professionals. We have developed an event that creates a supportive, stimulating, and encouraging musical and social environment in which everyone can flourish.

Included in the line up are: Jonathan Edwards, David Mallett, Lisa McCormick, Stevie Coyle, Mary Maguire.

Workshops cover song writing, instrumentation, vocals, harmony, collaboration, demos, sound clinics and other themes. Evening concerts are included and one on one instruction is available as well. The number of participants is kept to a manageable level to maintain a high quality, intimate feel to the experience for the students and instructors.

Visit www.loonsong.org for more information or call 968-3313.

Sandwich 4-H Clubs

Cat Club meets on the first Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m. at Mocha Rizing. The next meeting will be Feb. 2. Cat Lovers of all ages are welcome to attend for hot chocolate, tea, cookies and cat chat. In the past month many of the members have made a cat themed winter scarf and glove ensemble. Materials for this project are $5 for 4-H members and supplies will be brought to this meeting for anyone who has not yet decorated their scarf.

Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning sewers meet on Tuesday and more advanced sewers meet on Friday. Call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.

Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Mondays at Soft Touch Farm or the Sandwich Fire Station from 2:45 to 5 p.m. As the two places are across the street from each other (22 and 23 Wentworth Hill Road respectively), parts of the meeting may be at each place. Knitting and felting have been some of activities. Beginning rug hooking will be added in February.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place on Tuesdays. Call Bob at 284-7708 for details.

Dog Club is ready to start up for the year. Members will be involved in the Sandwich Sled Dog Races by making dog biscuits for the dogs and possibly by assembling lunch bags for mushers and volunteers.

Rabbit Club will meet at Soft Touch Farm (or the Sandwich Fire Station) on the third Monday of the month from 2:45 to 5 p.m.

Winter weather is now here. If school is canceled or dismissed early due to bad weather, 4-H is cancelled that day. If the weather looks to be deteriorating, you may choose not to send your child to 4-H. Call Diane at 284-7168 if your child will not be attending a meeting they are expected at or if you have any questions.

Club Sandwich 4-H is always to open to new members.All youths who werel be 5 by Jan. 1, 2009 and not yet 19 by the same date may enroll for the 2008/2009 4-H year. You can get information on joining or helping with Club Sandwich 4-H by calling Diane Johnson at 284-7168 or emailing swjohnsonmetro2000.net. Information on 4-H in New in New Hampshire and nationally can be found at www.ceinfo.unh.edu.

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